Agedashi Tofu Recipe

Agedashi Tofu is one of the most common dish served in all Japanese Restaurants. We seldom order them because I'm not really a tofu fan and I only consume some type of tofu. Time for me to try making some at home! Here is our successful recipe.

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Serving for 2 or 4

Tofu Ingredients
1 block Silken Tofu / Soft Tofu
4 tablespoons Potato Starch / Corn Starch
Vegetable Oil (enough to submerge for deep frying)

1. Remove Silken Tofu from package and drain the Silken Tofu by wrapping tofu with 2-3 layers of paper towels then sandwich it with 2 plates to squeeze the liquid out. Leave it for approximately 15 minutes.
2. Remove Silken Tofu from paper towels and cut into 4 pieces.
3. Pour enough oil into pan, about 1" to 1.5" high; heat until deep-fryer thermometer reads 190°C, or until bubbles form on the chopstick.
4. Coat the Silken Tofu with Potato Starch / Corn Starch and deep fry until they turn light brown and crispy.
5. Remove the tofu and drain excess oil on a plate lined with paper towels.
6. Drain on paper towel–lined rack.

Sauce Ingredients
1 cup Water / Dashi / Kombu Dashi (for vegetarian)
2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
2 tablespoon Mirin
2 tablespoon of grated Radish (Optional)

1. In small saucepan, bring dipping sauce and water to boil and remove from heat.
2. Squeeze out liquid from Grated Radish. Add Grated Radish to the Dipping Sauce. Serve with tempura.

Topping
2 teaspoons of chopped Green Onion / Scallion (Optional for color)
4 tablespoons of Dried Bonito Flakes (Optional)

To serve: Place the tofu in a serving bowl. Pour the sauce on the tofu. Garnish with the Toppings.

Some Extra Tips Below:
- Coat the Silken Tofu only before dropping it into the hot oil. This is to ensure there is just a layer of Potato Starch / Corn Starch.


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